7 mm Rem. Mag. Load Data

The 7mm Remington Magnum (often shortened to 7mm Rem. Mag.) has a storied history that dates back to the early 1960s when Remington introduced it as part of its magnum cartridge line. Drawing on the belted magnum case tradition, the 7mm Rem. Mag. quickly found favor for its combination of high velocity and the efficient 7mm (.284 inch) bullet diameter, offering a flatter trajectory than many contemporaries. Its launch coincided with growing interest in long-range hunting and performance cartridges, and the 7mm Rem. Mag. became a popular chambering in bolt-action rifles, bolt-action sporters, and even some custom actions. Over the decades it has maintained a strong following among hunters and precision shooters who prize its balance of ballistic performance, case capacity, and the favorable ballistic coefficients available in 7mm bullets.

As an application-focused cartridge, the 7mm Rem. Mag. is prized for medium- to long-range hunting and for situations where a flat line of impact and retained energy at distance matter. It suits mountain and western hunting where shots can extend beyond typical brush-country ranges, and it is also used by hunters pursuing plains game and larger North American species. For reloaders, the cartridge is attractive because it supports a wide spectrum of bullet designs—high-BC spitzers for long-range precision, controlled-expansion bullets for hunting, and monolithic projectiles where deep penetration and weight retention are priorities. Ammunition reloaders appreciate the cartridge’s consistency and the availability of brass, bullets, and reloading components tailored to 7mm bullets.

Target species for the 7mm Rem. Mag. span a broad range. It is a proven performer on whitetail and mule deer, pronghorn, and caribou, and it is widely used on elk where shot placement, bullet construction, and range are appropriate. In the right hands and with the correct bullet choice, it is also competent on larger game such as moose and brown bear, especially when hunters opt for heavier, bonded or solid bullets designed for deep penetration. For varmint work, lighter 7mm bullets are less common than smaller calibers, but the cartridge’s strengths truly show on open-country game where long, precise shots are common.

Typical bullets for the 7mm Rem. Mag. concentrate in the 120–175 grain range, with many reloaders and factory offerings clustering around 140, 150 and 160 grains to balance trajectory and terminal performance. Bullet construction options include bonded softpoints, partition-style controlled expansion designs, monolithic solids, and high-BC match-style spitzers for long-range shooting. Other caliber characteristics of interest to reloaders include strong case capacity that supports a range of velocities, the belted magnum case head for reliable chambering in many actions, generally moderate-to-robust recoil compared with non-magnum cartridges, and excellent ballistic coefficients thanks to the 7mm diameter. Attention to consistent brass, quality bullets, and careful work-up of safe loads yields repeatable accuracy and the performance that has kept the 7mm Rem. Mag. a favorite among serious reloaders and hunters.